Benowa is
highly prized for its central location
and proximity to Surfers Paradise.
Bordered mostly by waterways including
Main River, Benowa is located to the
west of the Isle of Capri and Bundall,
and is just four kilometres from the
beach. With a sprawling golf course and
leafy, tree-lined streets, this suburb
is well catered for in terms of parks
and good facilities.
A popular choice with families and
couples, Benowa's services include the
Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre, Pindara
Private Hospital, the Royal Pines Resort
Golf Course and three schools (public
and private).There are also several
private medical suites in the area and
administrative offices in nearby
Bundall.
Featuring a combination of older style
and more modern properties, Benowa
offers buyers the choice of everything
from affordable homes needing a few
renovations to refurbished prestige
waterfront properties. There are three
distinct areas which make up Benowa:
established Benowa on the northern side
of Ashmore Road, Benowa Hills on the
rising slopes west of Benowa Road, and
the secluded exclusive neighbourhood of
Benowa Waters which is to the south of
Lake Capabella.
Although there are older homes in this
esteemed part of Benowa, most are less
than eight years old. The majority of
houses here tend to be externally
rendered and many feature impressive
architectural designs with good use of
glass. Homebuyers have a large selection
of dry and waterfront blocks to choose
from, with many of the waterfront
properties backing onto Main River, wide
canals or Lake Kelly.
Nearby Sir Bruce Small Park provides
baseball fields, a bowling green and
football and cricket fields for sport
lovers. Although the ambience of Benowa
is worlds apart from the action of the
Gold Coast tourist strip, its central
location means visitors are never far
from the surf, night life, golf clubs,
theme parks and other attractions which
the city is famous for.
Even the scenic hinterland range is only
a short drive away. According to
the Census 2001 data, 72 per cent of
homes in Benowa are either fully owned
or being purchased, ensuring the
suburb's rental market remains tight.
Over the past five years Benowa has
developed into one of the Gold Coast's
most affluent areas attracting buyers
(residents and investors) with its
location and wide range of homes. Benowa
is expected to maintain this position,
with the growth seen in recent times set
to continue.
